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GREENSBORO — James Maxwell "Jim" Waugh, 85, died Friday, October 16, 2009, at River Landing at Sandy Ridge.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 19, at Grace United Methodist Church in Greensboro where he was a member since 1937. Inurnment will be in Westminster Gardens Cemetery Columbarium.
A native of Guilford County, he was born June 26, 1924, to the late Ada Elizabeth Hanner and Thomas Benton Waugh in the same bedroom, and home, as his mother. Jim attended Georgia Tech, St. Cloud State Teachers College, and Appalachian State. He was a University of North Carolina graduate, where he was a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity. Jim was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and served overseas on Iwo Jima. He was married to the late Gayle Lumsden Waugh for 38 wonderful years. He was a former member of the Friendship Sertoma Club and an insurance agent with Central Triad Insurance prior to his real estate career.
A long-time real estate agent, Jim was a member of the Greater Greensboro Realtors Association. He taught real estate classes for a number of years and was an agent with Seawell Realtors prior to his retirement in 1999. In 1992, he was named Customer of the Year by Carvel Ice Cream in Greensboro.
In addition to his wife, his brothers, Benton A. and William H. "Bill" Waugh and a sister, Doris Hanner Waugh, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his son, Mark Armfield Waugh and wife, Brenda; daughters, Rebecca Johnson and Kimberly Gravlee and her husband, Steve; and nine grandchildren, Meredith Waugh Lurty and her husband, Nick, Gordon Waugh, Rees, Reagan and Riley Waugh, Jason Boland, Haley, Max, and Alex Gravlee; brothers, Robert T. Waugh and wife, Betsy, of Greensboro, and John Frank Waugh and wife, Patricia, of Climax; sister, Martha Waugh Teague and husband, F. Carlyle, of Raleigh; sister-in-law, Helen Mapes Waugh of Franklinville and many nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends following the service on Monday, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Grace United Methodist Church, 438 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401, to the Parkinson's Research Foundation, P.O. Box 20256, Sarasota, Florida, 34256, or to the American Parkinson's Disease Association.
Online condolences may be sent to the Waugh Family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com
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November 8, 2009
Waugh Family:
I only wish I would have known about his passing sooner. I would have been there to say goodbye and would have dropped in on him at River Landing.
He was such an important and special part of my real estate career when I was with Seawell...I learned so much from him....about life and real estate. He will truly be missed. Thinking of you all.
Lynn Reddeck
High Point, NC
Ben Taylor
October 21, 2009
Mark and Kim, I am so sorry ot learn of your dad's passing. He was such a delight, I always enjoyed being with him, particularly at the oyster roast's back when.
May God's peace comfort you and your family.
Take care, Ben
Lynne Cauble Collins
October 21, 2009
Mark, Becky and Kim...Where have the years gone??? Your parents were such a strong force in so many of our lives growing up in the church. You were very belssed to have such wonderful parents. I can see them now dancing with each other when they taught us for the talent show. I am sure they are doing the same in heaven now...
Thoughts and prayers...
Love,
Lisa, John, Ford Chapman
October 19, 2009
Kim - We are all thinking of you and your entire family. Your dad and mom were wonderful people to have raised such a wonderful woman. I know that your faith and love is supporting you through this mournful time. We love you!
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Beth York Schiff
October 18, 2009
Dear Mark, Becky and Kim,
I was so sad to hear about your Dad from my parents today. We all thought the world of your Dad and have so many happy memories of spending time with your Mom and Dad and your family when we were all growing up. He was one of the happiest people in the world and lived every day to its fullest. There was never a better story teller and nor a better person to share a funny moment with. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.
Jeff Schmid
October 18, 2009
Mark, Becky, Kim
The memories of your Dad are some of my foundest from growing up and through my life. The stories he told us through the years keep him living on in my mind and heart. He was such a large part of my life, from our neighbor during my childhood that told us stories to one of my greatest friends when I became an adult. I am honored to have had him in my ly life.
Joyce Wingen
October 18, 2009
Mark, Becky, Kim,
So many happy memories of each of you growing up. It was a very good time for all of us. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. A special guy, indeed.
Barbara Barnett
October 18, 2009
Kim,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I didn't know him but I do know you. You are one of the sweetest people. You have raised three lovely children, you work hard at your Church, and you are always there for your friends-so I think that your Dad (& your Mom) must have been very special to raise such a very special person! Love you!
Bibb & Gretchen Baugh
October 18, 2009
We have so many fond memories of your dad. His jokes always made us laugh. Bibb used several of them through the years and we were just remembering the times we had to call him for the punch lines.
We hope the fun memories will help to ease your pain. We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. Love you,
Bibb & Gretchen Baugh
October 18, 2009
We have so many fond memories of your dad. His jokes always made us laugh and Bibb used several of them through the years. We were just thinking back on the times we had to call to get the punch lines from him.
Hope all the fun memories will help to ease your pain. We're thinking of you all and remembering you in prayer. Love you,
Beth Mayer
October 18, 2009
Mark, Becky and Kim,
So sorry to hear about your dad. As you know he was one special man who touched the lives of so many in positive ways. Each time I saw him he made me laugh with his witty humor and put a smile on my face. What a blessing it was to have known him. Praying for each of you through this difficult time.
Beth Byrd Mayer
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